The RePAIR Program is for self-funded artists who choose to reside and work at PARADISE AIR on their own initiative.

This is our first fee-based residency program, and we will use the residency fees to support the ongoing operation and future development of PARADISE AIR.
Until May 2026, PARADISE AIR offered residency opportunities free of charge. As announced earlier, we have suspended those programs. Through the RePAIR Program, we aim to build a foundation that will allow us to revive free residency opportunities in the future. As part of this initiative, we assist artists with grant applications and offer opportunities for individuals and organizations to support artists staying in Japan.The name “RePAIR” refers to repairing and rebuilding the foundation of PARADISE AIR, and also reflects our hope that new pairings and connections will emerge between artists, supporters, and residency experiences.

We are committed to cultivating an environment where artists can continue to travel, research, and create across borders.

Duration of residency

Currently Open for Applications

• Term 1: September 14 – October 25, 2026
• Term 2: November 2 – December 13, 2026
• Term 3: January 11 – February 21, 2027

Future Terms

• Term 4: March 1 – April 11, 2027
• Term 5: April 19 – May 30, 2027
• Term 6: June 7 – July 18, 2027

Applications for Terms 4–6 are scheduled to open in September 2026.The dates and fees are tentative and subject to change.

Accommodation

https://www.paradiseair.info/en/about/#equipment

Residency Studio

• A private studio room in PARADISE AIR.
• Maximum occupancy: 2 adults per room
• Approximately 40㎡, Private bathroom and toilet, Hair dryer

Shared Facilities
Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, laundry facilities (washer and dryer), lounge space on the 5th floor
Travel and Residency Support

• Issuance of official invitation letter from PARADISE AIR
• Supporting documents for grant applications
• Visa documents for applicants who require a short-term visa to enter Japan
• PARADISE AIR Residency Handbook
• Emergency communication support via group chat

Promotion and Visibility

• Individual artist profile page on the PARADISE AIR website
• Assistance with promoting events and activities

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Residency Coordination Introduction to PARADISE AIR and a local area tour during the first week Artist meetings during Weeks 1, 3, and 5 of the residency (Tuesday afternoons) Open Studio Opportunities Artists who wish to share their process may have opportunities to participate in open studio events. Artist Archive Project Artists will be invited to participate in PARADISE AIR’s archive project through a portrait session at a location of their choice in Matsudo. As the project uses film photography, image data will be delivered around April of the following year. Coordinator Support Coordinator support will be available for research activities, community engagement, and public events. Coordinator availability is limited. The scope of support can be discussed based on the artist's residency plan. Fees and support

6 weeks per term / 1 room: JPY 378,000 (tax included)
*Term 1 Special Trial Price: JPY 250,000 (tax included)
This residency includes support from PARADISE AIR coordinators throughout the stay.Artists may meet with a coordinator during Weeks 1, 3, and 5 of the residency. Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons. As coordinators work on a part-time basis, meeting dates are fixed.
The residency schedule and duration are fixed for each term. Residency fees cannot be reduced for shorter stays. However, artists may adjust their arrival and departure dates within the residency term.
The fee is based on one artist. Additional guests may stay for an extra fee of JPY 21,000 per person per week. Children who can share a bed with a parent or guardian may stay free of charge.
*Term 1 is offered at a special trial price as this is the first open call under the new residency framework. We ask participating artists to provide feedback at the end of their stay.

Expectations towards the artist

Our Stance

• We do not require artists to produce a final outcome or public presentation.
• At the same time, we know that artists rarely stop creating. New ideas often emerge through encounters, conversations, research, and unexpected experiences.
• We encourage artists to remain open to the people, places, and opportunities they encounter during their stay.
• We hope artists will enjoy building connections with the local community and sharing what they discover in Matsudo.

Requirements for Resident Artists

• Active involvement in the arts, including artistic production, research, curatorial practice, writing, lectures, symposiums, and other activities related to artistic creation 
• Willingness to engage positively with fellow resident artists, local citizens, and members of the PARADISE AIR community.
• Openness to changes in ideas and plans during the residency.
• Flexibility in responding to plans and operational requirements proposed by PARADISE AIR.
• Use of stairs to access the 1st through 7th floors of the building. There is no elevator.
•  Participation in the group chat used for communication with PARADISE AIR staff.
• Ability to communicate in English or Japanese.

Application information

https://www.paradiseair.info/en/opencall/artist-residency/repair-program/

Application Deadlines

• Term 1: July 20, 2026, 23:59 JST
• Terms 2–3: July 31, 2026, 23:59 JST

Selection and Confirmation Schedule
Term 1
Applicants will be notified of results during the month of July 2026. Residency placement will be finalized upon receipt of the residency fee, and PARADISE AIR will issue an official invitation letter.Payment deadline: August 1, 2026.
Term 2
Applicants will be notified of results during the month of August 2026. Residency placement will be finalized upon receipt of the residency fee, and PARADISE AIR will issue an official invitation letter.Payment deadline: September 2, 2026.
Term 3
Applicants will be notified of results during the month of August 2026. Residency placement will be finalized upon receipt of the residency fee, and PARADISE AIR will issue an official invitation letter.Payment deadline: November 11, 2026.

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